Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPlenty still to play for as the pool phase in France enters its final week. Thirty-two Rugby World Cup matches played, 16 to go – and a week to come featuring matches in all four...
Tonga reaction (head coach Kefu, captain Tameifuna, Coleman, Fekitoa, Piutau)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Adam Coleman, lock On the physical battle: "Tonga try to play the same type of game as South Africa does. It’s very physical, it’s in both teams' DNA. It was a very physical test...
South Africa reaction (Fourie, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber, Pollard, Libbok)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Deon Fourie, hooker On the fourth try and win: “Our goal was a bit bigger for points difference, so we didn’t reach that objective, but we’ll see what happens next week...
South Africa bag bonus point win after Tonga test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa scored seven tries as they beat Tonga 49-18 in their final pool match of Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. Tries from Cobus Reinach, Canan Moodie and Deon Fourie gave...
Updated standings: How Springboks can qualify for quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ position in pool B at the World Cup is suddenly looking a little less secure after their loss to Ireland last weekend, although securing a losing bonus point could prove to be a huge...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a call-up to South Africa’s squad following Malcolm Marx’s Rugby World Cup-ending injury, Handré Pollard starts at 10 against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, winning his first Springbok...
Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Crosbie revealed his pride at bucking the trend to emerge from a public school background and represent Scotland at a Rugby World Cup – but the flanker’s friends will ensure he never lets...
Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office...
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland. Andy Farrell’s...
Namibia's Head coach Coetzee - 'It's the end of the adventure'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAllister Coetzee, head coach On the team's movements over the next few days: "We are heading back to our base camp today, Aix-les-Bains, and the following day we will head to Paris and from there we...
